More than 5,000 local-government appointments face revocation as exam scandal reaches turning point
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Thailand’s local-government exam scandal reaches a decisive stage on July 15, with 5,372 appointments at risk over irregular scores as disciplinary and criminal investigations widen.
Thai cement industry beats NDC timeline with 3.8m-tonne carbon cut
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Thailand’s cement sector has cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 3.8 million tonnes since 2019, ahead of the NDC timeline and supporting the net-zero goal for 2050.
Dairy farmers urge government action over raw milk glut after milk powder imports
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Representatives of 60 dairy cooperatives and more than 2,000 farming families have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, seeking urgent action on falling raw milk prices, payment delays and milk powder imports.
EU plans tougher social media limits for children under 13
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
The European Union is preparing new age-based rules to restrict children’s access to social media and other online platforms, aiming to reduce digital risks and protect young users.
Anutin to visit China from July 16-20 for AI summit and talks with Xi
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will make his first official visit to China from July 16-20, attending a global AI conference and meeting President Xi Jinping.
Low-pressure cell and monsoon put Thailand under rain warning
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Thunderstorms are expected across 70% of the Northeast, with very heavy rain in parts of the East and small boats are advised to remain ashore in the upper Andaman Sea.